“More dead rising and things are getting darker!”
After the events of last issue, I couldn’t wait to see what was coming next. And I wasn’t disappointed in the least! The story picks-up with the Atom talking to a transformed Hawkman over the phone who causally lures Ray to come over to be killed. It gives you the feeling that no hero is safe in the story, which really raises the stakes for the readers.
From there we see more dead heroes rise, the death of another one and the corruption of two more of the undead: Deadman and Spectre. But something that I found even more interesting was the twist that one dead hero cannot be resurrected as a Black Lantern. I hope that plays out more in the future for I find that intriguing.
I should also point out, that I really dug Mera’s fight with her dead husband. Her character showed real strength and this could be the biggest defining moment ever for her in the comics (if she survives).
The last page will certainly bring me back next month and I find it almost scary how many of the satellite era J.L.A. are no longer among the living! If your not reading this series, then you are not a true D.C. fan!
4.5 out of 5
“Vril Dox is the man!”
I have know idea why I’ve waited seven issues to review this title. I guess I’ve been busy looking at all the big things going on in Green Lantern, Batman, Superman, Flash, etc… and have neglected this title. But no more! Its time I give this title its do. If you like space action, the Legion of Super-Heroes, L.E.G.I.O.N., or just a really great written and drawn book, then look no further.
The ongoing story concerns the classic J.L.A. villain Starro’s bid for universal control and the megalomaniac(And son of Brainiac) Vril Dox’s and his team of rebels opposing him(Or is Starro an it?). The story is sharp with lots of nods and tie ins to past things in the D.C. Universe but not enough to shut-out new readers. The story flows, has a purpose but still greatly entertains while its doing it. All the secondary characters are great, the guest appearances of characters is like a who’s who of the D.C. Universe. This issue alone saw the appearance of Despero, Kanjar Ro,Sardath and Scar the renegade Guardian of the universe!
Writer Tony Bedard and artist Andy Clarke have been down right awesome and have made this title go to the top of my very large reading list. I would put this book on par with Secret Six and Captain America as one of my favorite titles!
4.5 out of 5
